2014 Modernism Week was given an early fall kick off with a round of weekend activities that included the Grand Opening Party at Design 849 in Palm Springs on Oct. 11.
Leslie Jordan Hosts Equality Awards — Oct. 12, 2013
Event Celebrates Equality California, the largest statewide LGBT Advocacy Organization
The Equality Awards were held at the Palm Springs Riviera to celebrate the accomplishments of Equality California, the largest statewide LGBT advocacy organization, and to honor selfless leaders.
Winewomen Present An Evening of Song to benefit Well In The Desert — Oct. 20, 2013
Mediterranean Lawn of Miramonte Resort & Spa
Jamie Chamberlin and pianist Tim Bruneau provided entertainment at “An Evening of Song,” the fifth annual Winewomen reception and wine dinner benefiting Well In The Desert. The gourmet food was created by Miramonte Executive Chef Robert Nyerick. Winewomen is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment of wine through education, discovery, and activities that support local charities in
Dinner In The Canyons Benefits Agua Caliente Cultural Museum – Oct. 12, 2013
Tribal officials and elected leaders attend event that raises $150,000.
Andreas Canyon, ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, was the setting for Dinner In The Canyons benefiting the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
Garden Party at Copley’s Benefits Desert Blind and Handicapped – Oct. 5, 2013
Wearable Art Worn by Community Leaders
Community leaders modeled unique wearable art by Lon Michels and jewelry by Alex Hunter at Copley’s in Palm Springs to benefit the Desert Blind & Handicapped Assoc.
Creating a Racquet (Club)
Charlie Farrell and Ralph Bellamy developed the tennis club that became Palm Springs’ hottest spot for the social set.
The story has oft been that the Racquet Club began when Farrell and Bellamy had trouble getting on the tennis courts at the El Mirador Hotel.
Courtship Among the Pros
More of the world’s No. 1 tennis players hit balls at the Racquet Club: In addition to Budge and Marble, Ellsworth Vines in the 1930s; Bobby Riggs, Jack Kramer, and Pancho Segura in the 1940s and ’50s; Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Ken Rosewall, Stan Smith, Bob Lutz, Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert, Pancho Gonzales, Arthur Ashe, and Billie Jean King in the 1960s and ’70s.
Bringing Fame to Palm Springs
Since the early 1900s, the desert has lured celebrities who came to play, stay, and live.
Many stars who came here to work found themselves checking out real estate afterward.
City of Palm Springs honors Milton Jones, publisher of Palm Springs Life, at the 52nd Annual St. Theresa Holiday Gala – Dec. 5, 2011
Special tribute paid to Jackie Lee Houston at the fashion luncheon featuring the new Lourdes Chavez Haute Couture collection.
This year’s event kicked off with a fabulous silent auction followed by lunch and a glamorous fashion show featuring children’s styles from Macy’s Palm Desert and sophisticated haute couture from Beverly Hills designer Lourdes Chavez.
Janet Jackson concert raises $1 million for McCallum Theatre – Dec. 1, 2011
Thelma and Gilbert Schnitzer honored.
Fundraising Gala raised $1 million for the theatre – an amount that had not been earned from the annual event since 2008.